Abstract
Puritan Bennett is a leader in ventilators, oxygen therapy products and
respiratory diagnostic equipment. This report provides a full review of the
company's activities.
Puritan Bennett, based in Pleasanton, California, USA, develops, manufactures
and markets speciality medical products designed to sustain breathing for
respiratory and critical care patients and treat and diagnose sleep disorders.
Its products can be used in hospital, sub-acute and home care settings.
The company is a leader in the market for ventilators, oxygen therapy products
and respiratory diagnostic equipment. Its key brands include the 840
Ventilator, HELiOS oxygen therapy products, KnightStar and GoodKnight sleep
therapy devices and Sandman sleep diagnostic products.
Puritan Bennett became part of Tyco Healthcare as a result of Tyco
International's acquisition of Mallinckrodt in 2000. The company had
previously been purchased by Nellcor in 1995, when the combined company was
renamed Nellcor Puritan Bennett, a title for which it is still recognised.
This company was acquired in 1997 by Mallinckrodt. Once Tyco purchased
Mallinckrodt, it separated Nellcor Puritan Bennett into the original two
companies with separate sales forces, although they continue to share the same
headquarters, R&D locations and manufacturing facilities.
This company report provides
Executive Summary
An overview of the company, including operating activities, at a glance key
events and strategic focus.
Product Portfolio and R&D
The product section of the report focuses on the key aspects of the company's
portfolio and technology, covering core products, key brands, new products and
analysis of the competition. Sales data, market size and future potential is
included where available.
International Activities
The company's business activities by geographic region and country.
Appendices
- Key corporate events
- Agreements
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